Government aiming for increased data protection powers for Information Commissioner / Public Technology.com, 17 Jul 2008

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"Proposals to increase the powers, funding and duties of the Information Commissioner will be examined in a consultation launched yesterday.The Government wants to ensure that the Information Commissioner has the powers and resources to continue to be able to carry out his duties under the Data Protection Act 1998 effectively in a rapidly changing environment.

Consultation - Inspection powers and funding arrangements of the Information Commissioner http://www.justice.gov.uk/publications/cp1508.htm